Most just create large loops for outboards to loop around and install into engine to shorten. You can contact a technician or check out our forums for more questions on that. We do offer smaller cables for this control cable as well.
http://www.iboats.com/SeaStar-Tf-Xtreme-Hi-Performance-Universal-Control-Cables/dm/view_id.40287
http://forums.iboats.com/